Winchester M-70

[Vern Humphrey]

I was elk hunting in a drizzle, which turned cold. I was carrying Bigfoot Wallace, my custom '03 in .35 Brown-Whelen. This rifle has a Mashburn trigger, which is an enclosed design similar to the new Model 70s. It froze up.

My backup rifle was a pre-'64 Model 70 in .30-06, and I had no trouble.

I'd go with the Kimber because it has an open trigger design.

 

[Maverick223]

The new South Carolina guns changed my mind. Winchester should have shut down their old plant years ago.

Agreed, the new ones (post-'64) were crappurate until now. The best guns (as far as fit, finish, and workmanship are new model 70s and A-bolts, and the M70 is the better deal.

My backup rifle was a pre-'64 Model 70 in .30-06, and I had no trouble.

You know that the new M70s are designed with the claw extractor just like the pre-'64 models, right? Though I have not shot one, it felt nice and appeared to be identical to the old CRF action. I have nothing bad to say about Kimber, they are very well made, but a great deal more costly than a new M70.

 

[ArmedBear]

I have nothing bad to say about Kimber, they are very well made, but a great deal more costly than a new M70.

Right.

The reason I think so highly of the new 70s is not because there are no other nice rifles out there, but rather because it's a production rifle in the $700 price class and it compares favorably with guns that cost far more.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

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My backup rifle was a pre-'64 Model 70 in .30-06, and I had no trouble.

You know that the new M70s are designed with the claw extractor just like the pre-'64 models, right?

Yup. And Bigfoot Wallace, my Springfield, had a claw extractor, too. It wasn't the extractor that failed, it was the enclosed adjustable trigger, which got a little moisture into it and froze up.

The pre-64 Model 70, with its open and easily-adjustable trigger is immune to such a failure.

 

[Uncle Mike]

woooo there cowboy... you mean to tell me that you would scrap your beloved 700 for a model 70...

... looking for a stare in the east...

How can you make the assumption that the model 70 is in any way better than the 700.... the 70's, other than a handfull of pre production rifles have JUST hit dealers shelves.

Have you had a chance to fondel and stroke one of these new model 70's let alone shoot it?

How can a feller make a reasonable, just, judgement without several range sessions?

Could it be the remingtons are growing a tart reputation?

If it were I... I would toss that 700 for a model 70 right away!
Had you going there.... didn't I???

 

[Maverick223]

it was the enclosed adjustable trigger, which got a little moisture into it and froze up.

I see, unusual problem but if you have had it happen before I can understand your wariness of the newer design.

Had you going there.... didn't I???

Are you my crazy uncle? At least your not crazy enough to take a Rem. over a Winchester.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I see, unusual problem but if you have had it happen before I can understand your wariness of the newer design.

I'm an old Infantryman and I follow the KISS principle.

I also believe, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Uncle Mike]

My psycho annalist said I was crazy once.... but he shoots a remington.

 

[Maverick223]

but he shoots a remington.

Sounds like he is the crazy one.